Teacher Aide- On Call

Teacher Aide – On Call

The UNM-Taos Center for Early Education is seeking applicants for an On-Call Teacher Aide position. Under the guidance of the preschool director and Teachers of Early Childhood, the teacher aide assists in providing a safe and developmentally appropriate educational environment for Preschool, Toddler, and infant children ages 0-5. The role supports quality early childcare and promotes learning experiences.

• Provide assistance under preschool director guidance, delivering safe and developmentally appropriate environment.
• Support early childcare, promote learning experiences for children ages 0-5.

• Ability to secure and maintain a valid UNM Driver’s License. A valid New Mexico Driver’s License, or ability to obtain a valid NM Driver’s License within six months of hire, is required.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Must work towards and/or maintain current CDA certification. 1st course must be started within 90 days of date of hire and 1 course completed each year thereafter (Main Campus employees).
• Must obtain and maintain current adult, child & infant CPR and First Aid Certification. Initial certification must be achieved within 6 weeks of date of hire (Main Campus employees).
• Must complete the NM 45-hour entry level training course, or equivalent, within 90 days of date of hire (Main Campus employees).
• Successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and CYFD fingerprinting background check.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• If located at the UNM Children’s Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks.

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• AA or BA in Early Childhood Multicultural Education (must be actively working on BA)
• Knowledge of routine care for Preschool, Toddler or Infant children
• Knowledge of child care licensing and NAEYC Standards
• Experience in classroom management skills, environment and settings
• Experience in observational assessment
• Knowledge of Preschool, Toddler and/or Infant development and milestones
• Ability to communicate with parents and families effectively
• Ability to mentor ECME student employees

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a third‑party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach a Resume and Cover Letter. In your cover letter please describe how you meet the preferred qualifications posted for this posting.

NOTE:

Official transcripts, high school diploma, or GED certificate will be required for hire. Please see minimum qualifications for specifics.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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